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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
1
Acute coal shortage prompts court to hold leaders in contempt as miners resist demands for a 31 percent wage increase. The coal mine dispute centers on labor costs and production pressure amid industry upheaval.
Santa Fe switchmen at Frontenac Kansas refuse to move a train carrying volunteer miners and soldiers in solidarity with soft coal miners on strike. The action prompted unions to protest hauling coal produced under state operation. Government watches federal court actions on the coal strike as production edges up about 40 percent. Informal restrictions on advertising and heating are urged to conserve fuel. In Indianapolis a contempt charge is filed against Dan W. Simms in U S District Court.
A clay model of the proposed central grammar school sits on the desk of Superintendent James F. Tuthill. Architect P D H Canfield supervising plans and exterior layout for the Hasbrouck site. A monthly Board of Education meeting is announced with a forecast of fair, rising temperatures.
Mrs. Margaret Gordon of 20 Franklin street reports her daughter Flora A. Gordon, employed in Washington, sustained severe sprains and bruises after being struck by an automobile. She was thrown into the path of the car, the driver swerved to miss her, but the wheels passed over her ankle area. Initial fears of broken ankles were ruled out by X-ray.
Goshen Den report shows 17 8 25 85 in defense bills for District Attorney J. D. Wilson Jr with Henry Kohl seeking 7 925 for six weeks of hearings and late nights. Wilson argues the local counsel saved county costs and Kohl’s fee was reasonable. Edward Murtfeldt named to fill term and to chair Odell Tuberculosis Hospital committee. Continued on page eight.
In Detroit on Tuesday six defendants including Grant H Brown New York millionaire sports figure Fred C Collins Detroit capitalist Bert Harris New York dealer Menree Bardach and Sartorius Nicholson Fortres cap and Feon Waterbury a former ordnance department master were indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government in ordnance salvage purchases. The indictments allege a scheme to buy Supplies well below value and pass deals through prearranged channels. The case involves the United American Iron and Livele com Sartorius Nicholson fortres cap and the American Expeditionary Forces.
British Cabinet plans to suspend jury trials for violent crimes in Ireland and replace them with a three-judge commission, per the Daily News. The item notes London reporting on the government move and its implications for legal proceedings in Ireland.
Paris reports London advices that papers recovered from the German cruiser Emden after it run aground at Scapa Flow reveal Rear Admiral von Trotha, head of the German Navy, wrote to Admiral von Reuter in May. The letters show directions to coordinate the fleet and ship actions as the Emden operated.
A girl about 16 years old, described as having no father or mother, was committed by Recorder Howard M. Starr to the reform school at Hudson. Miss Caroline M. Cud escorted the girl there, with officers Percival Bennett and George F. involved in the transfer.
Italian soldiers fired on a crowd in Rome after being attacked with daggers. One workman was killed and 12 wounded in the clash on Tuesday night.
Middletown opens its Christmas season with a cooperative windows display by nearly all merchants, organized by the Chamber of Commerce. The appealing show showcases holiday specialties, surpassing previous years and promising gifts for mother, father, sister, brother, and sweetheart while noting rising costs. continued on page three.
William F Royce, who departed November 6 for a six months tour of Africa and the Orient, has arrived at Port Said Egypt. He reports good health and a fine voyage in a cablegram sent the morning of December 1. His brother Herbert B Royce confirms the arrival.
A draft agreement prepared in Paris by American French and British peace envoys seeks to resolve the Adriatic issue. Polk and Clemenceau reportedly signed the document with Britain prepared to join. It targets satisfying Italian sentiment and calls for Italian Regulars to occupy Fiume and lands of the 1915 London Treaty, with D Annunzio forces to withdraw.
Thompson Babcock a 59 year old employee of the Peakville acid factory lies in critical condition at Thrall Hospital after a retort exploded near his work area Wednesday afternoon. Doctors report two severe scalp wounds broken ribs one puncturing a lung and he is married and has long been employed at the Peakville plant.
Middletown Elks Lodge 1097 holds an annual memorial service at the Elks Club to honor departed members Van Der Verr Willing of Philadelphia and William MM Prince of Hurleyville. County Clerk George F. Grees delivers address. service includes opening and closing ceremonies and "Auld Lang Syne."
Coroner Hace Sheldon begins a probe into the death of former Supreme Court driver Sanford A. Earl in Goshen after witnesses recalled he prepared an intoxicating mixture and may have ingested it. An autopsy and chemical analysis are expected to determine whether death stemmed from natural causes or alcohol poisoning.
A fragmented and garbled report indicates discussions in Rome about delays to a postwar treaty. The text mentions Allied powers and the United States engaging near Versailles, with emphasis on Germany facing unfavorable delay terms.
Newspapers say France and Britain near finalizing terms of an anti aggression pact to be carried out by Great Britain regardless of U S ratification. The discussion follows reports of negotiations almost complete between Paris and London.
Senator Lodge warns the situation is critical and Senator Fall asks for withdrawal of recognition of Carranza. The report notes Villa is held by his own men in relation to a reward offered by Carranza for his capture or surrender.
El Paso dispatch cites reports that Francisco Villa, famed bandit and central figure of northern Mexico raids, has been abducted by a group from his own followers and held near Parral in southern Chihuahua. Details await the expedition's return and possible $50,000 Chihuahua bounty.
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